I'll Take You Home Again, KathleenAcross the ocean wild and wideTo where your heart has ever beenSince first you were my Bonnie bride.The roses all have left your cheek.I've watched them fade away and dieYour voice is sad when e'er you speakAnd tears bedim your loving eyes.

Oh! I will take you back, KathleenTo where your heart will feel no painAnd when the fields are fresh and greenI'll take you to your home again!

I know you love me, Kathleen, dearYour heart was ever fond and true.I always feel when you are nearThat life holds nothing dear, but you.The smiles that once you gave to meI scarcely ever see them nowThough many, many times I seeA dark'ning shadow on your brow.

Oh! I will take you back, KathleenTo where your heart will feel no painAnd when the fields are fresh and greenI'll take you to your home again!

To that dear home beyond the seaMy Kathleen shall again return.And when thy old friends welcome theeThy loving heart will cease to yearn.Where laughs the little silver streamBeside your mother's humble cotAnd brightest rays of sunshine gleamThere all your grief will be forgot.

Oh! I will take you back, KathleenTo where your heart will feel no painAnd when the fields are fresh and greenI'll take you to your home again!